West of Twin Peaks Radio
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- 147
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- 15 nov 2026
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Brand new music with a hyper local focus on Bay area artists and bands, including a weekly chat and deep sonic dive with a featured guest artist/band.
Episódios 147
#271 feat Matteo Lovik
On this episode, meet Oakland-based artist Matteo Lovik, guitarist for the indie folk band Mount Saint Elias and also a solo singer/songwriter who just released an intensely personal and intimate LP called …
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On this episode, meet Oakland-based artist Matteo Lovik, guitarist for the indie folk band Mount Saint Elias and also a solo singer/songwriter who just released an intensely personal and intimate LP called "Shapes." While the album explores themes of love, loss and grief -- it is an often buoyant listen featuring great musicianship and beautiful vocal harmonies. Dive deep into the album and hear our wonderful conversation. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#270 feat Kit Center
On this episode, meet Crockett-based singer/songwriter and co-founder of Long Road Society Records, Kit Center. His debut LP "Marie" feels like thumbing through a sepia-toned sonic scrapbook, and it's amazing …
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On this episode, meet Crockett-based singer/songwriter and co-founder of Long Road Society Records, Kit Center. His debut LP "Marie" feels like thumbing through a sepia-toned sonic scrapbook, and it's amazing. Listen to our conversation and dive deep into the LP. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#269 featuring Country Risque
On this episode, San Francisco queer honky tonkers Country Risque returns to the show to chat about the upcoming release of their sophomore LP "As the Crow Flies." We talk about how their music has grown over …
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On this episode, San Francisco queer honky tonkers Country Risque returns to the show to chat about the upcoming release of their sophomore LP "As the Crow Flies." We talk about how their music has grown over the past few years thanks to booking lots and lots of local shows, and how exploring the many sub-genres of country music has expanded their songwriting and sonic skills. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#268 feat Maya Elise & The Good Dream
On this episode, Berkeley alt/indie singer/songwriter Maya Elise joins me to chat about her new EP with her band The Good Dream, "Honey, We Got Time," a collection of wonderful songs written before Maya's life …
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On this episode, Berkeley alt/indie singer/songwriter Maya Elise joins me to chat about her new EP with her band The Good Dream, "Honey, We Got Time," a collection of wonderful songs written before Maya's life changed with the arrival of a baby boy. We chat about how her family has grown, how her music has grown, and how she sees her art and her artistic life changing to adapt to motherhood. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#267 - New California Country
On this special episode, we explore the sound of New California Country through the music of three recent guest artists on West of Twin Peaks Radio: Former SF, now LA based cosmic cowboys CARAVAN 222, the …
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On this special episode, we explore the sound of New California Country through the music of three recent guest artists on West of Twin Peaks Radio: Former SF, now LA based cosmic cowboys CARAVAN 222, the indie/country bass baritone voice of San Francisco singer/songwriter CHARLIE BISHOP, and the alt-folk Oakland band CANTERBURY BELLS. Plus, some other fresh country adjacent songs from a smattering of other Bay area artists and bands.
#266 feat Damma Damma
On this episode meet guest artists Damma Damma -- a West Marin County based collective of tremendously talented artists from all over the Bay area (and one who decamped to LA), who are creating improvisational …
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On this episode meet guest artists Damma Damma -- a West Marin County based collective of tremendously talented artists from all over the Bay area (and one who decamped to LA), who are creating improvisational style cinematic soundscapes. Founder/drummer Adam Weaver is joined by keyboardist/engineer/producer Robin Livingston (el Radio Fantastique, Mykal Rose, Mickey Hart), and guitar guru Jacob Landry (Caravan 222) to chat about the concept behind the band, while diving deep into their debut LP "Low Buildings." Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#265 feat Caravan 222
On this episode, former San Francisco crazy cosmic cowboys CARAVAN 222 return to West of Twin Peaks Radio with a new gal pal addition, a new LP "Rowdy & Pouty," and a new (we shall see) maturity. Hear my chat …
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On this episode, former San Francisco crazy cosmic cowboys CARAVAN 222 return to West of Twin Peaks Radio with a new gal pal addition, a new LP "Rowdy & Pouty," and a new (we shall see) maturity. Hear my chat with Valentino DeMartini, Jacob Landry and new member Emilia Donovan about their particular brand of alt country they are calling Sweetheart Music, and dive deep into the album. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#264 feat LOUIZA
On this episode, hear a wonderfully moving conversation with Bay area native Rebecca Mimiaga, creator of the indie singer/songwriter project LOUIZA. Her beautiful, sonically surprising upcoming new EP "Like a …
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On this episode, hear a wonderfully moving conversation with Bay area native Rebecca Mimiaga, creator of the indie singer/songwriter project LOUIZA. Her beautiful, sonically surprising upcoming new EP "Like a Queen," is an intimate, lyrical processing of the loss of an unborn child and of eventually becoming a mother. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#263 - BEST of.....
On this special BEST OF West of Twin Peaks Radio, four spotlights on recent guest artists chatting it up about their latest LPs, including amazing producer/engineer/musician SPACEMOTH (Oakland's Maryam Qudus) …
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On this special BEST OF West of Twin Peaks Radio, four spotlights on recent guest artists chatting it up about their latest LPs, including amazing producer/engineer/musician SPACEMOTH (Oakland's Maryam Qudus), emerging indie singer/songwriter SOPHIA YAU-WEEKS, long-time local indie artist Tom Smith's new solo project OTOLITHS, and psychedelic yacht rocker ERIC SILVERMAN.
feat Charlie Bishop
On this episode, meet emerging San Francisco singer/songwriter Charlie Bishop -- whose wonderful bass baritone voice and country-adjacent Northern California sonics bely his New England upbringing. This fairly …
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On this episode, meet emerging San Francisco singer/songwriter Charlie Bishop -- whose wonderful bass baritone voice and country-adjacent Northern California sonics bely his New England upbringing. This fairly recent transplant to the Bay area is fitting in seamlessly to the local music community. Hear our conversation and dive deep into the half dozen singles he's released recently. Plus of course, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#261 feat Spacemoth
On this episode, guest artist Oakland's Maryam Qudus -- the mastermind behind the project SPACEMOTH -- chats about her new LP "Inward Eye," how busy life has become since joining and touring with the LA-based …
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On this episode, guest artist Oakland's Maryam Qudus -- the mastermind behind the project SPACEMOTH -- chats about her new LP "Inward Eye," how busy life has become since joining and touring with the LA-based band La Luz, and why - even though she has worked on music with the likes of Taylor Swift and Gracie Adams - she continues producing and engineering the projects of dozens of Bay area artists and bands. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#260 - The Gilman Project "World's On Fire"
On this episode we spotlight THE GILMAN PROJECT, a collective of Bay area musicians who have partnered up on a charitable musical project for climate awareness non-profit Planet Reimagined, about surviving the …
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On this episode we spotlight THE GILMAN PROJECT, a collective of Bay area musicians who have partnered up on a charitable musical project for climate awareness non-profit Planet Reimagined, about surviving the modern world. Spearheaded by producer, label head and artist Jim Greer along with Andrew St. James, Yunoka Berry, Caitlin Cobb-Vialet, Angelo Moore, Cody Rhodes and Scott Padden, the project blends folk, rock, and pop to reflect the tension, uncertainty, and beauty of being alive right now—shaped by environmental anxiety, digital noise and the search for something real. Hear our chat and the music, and get inspired. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#259 feat Eric Silverman
On this episode, guest artist Oakland indie singer/songwriter Eric Silverman talks about "Bitter Honey," his fantastic new LP which goes down smooth and easy, masking the internal difficulties Eric faced while …
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On this episode, guest artist Oakland indie singer/songwriter Eric Silverman talks about "Bitter Honey," his fantastic new LP which goes down smooth and easy, masking the internal difficulties Eric faced while making it. We also get in a brief Golden State Warriors discussion, as well as an enlightening chat about choosing a genre. PLUS, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#258 feat Canterbury Bells
On this episode, meet the Oakland band Canterbury Bells whose long-anticipated debut LP "Knight and Day" is a wonderful spin through the group's unique brand of indie/alt folk. Plus, two full hours of fresh …
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On this episode, meet the Oakland band Canterbury Bells whose long-anticipated debut LP "Knight and Day" is a wonderful spin through the group's unique brand of indie/alt folk. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#257 - BEST of West of Twin Peaks Radio
On this special BEST OF episode, listen to conversations and dive deep into the new albums from four Bay area artists and/or bands: indie dance banger "It's Not the Money We'll Remember" from San Francisco's …
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On this special BEST OF episode, listen to conversations and dive deep into the new albums from four Bay area artists and/or bands: indie dance banger "It's Not the Money We'll Remember" from San Francisco's ANALOG DOG, the thoughtfully beautiful take on art and artistry "The Found Paintings of Kathar" from Oakland's PERHAPSY, the double album rock and roll take on what it means these days to be an American - "American Hell Part 1 & 2" from Oakland collective/band WHISKERMAN, and "Greetings Mother Earth" -- the psychy Latin blues debut album from San Francisco's BOLERO!
#256 feat Otoliths
On this episode, longtime Bay area indie artist Tom Smith (Smokin'Ziggurats, Office, Mazes, Social Studies, Silverware, Abracadabra) is my guest artist -- chatting about his new project OTOLITHS, created in the …
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On this episode, longtime Bay area indie artist Tom Smith (Smokin'Ziggurats, Office, Mazes, Social Studies, Silverware, Abracadabra) is my guest artist -- chatting about his new project OTOLITHS, created in the wake of becoming a new parent. His debut LP "Lithos" is a fantastic guitar-driven post-punk meets jangle pop experience that travels sonically through eras. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#255 feat Sophia Yau-Weeks
On this episode, meet emerging Oakland singer/songwriter Sophia Yau-Weeks, who was on an entirely different career journey when COVID forced her into isolation and the realization that music was her path. Her …
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On this episode, meet emerging Oakland singer/songwriter Sophia Yau-Weeks, who was on an entirely different career journey when COVID forced her into isolation and the realization that music was her path. Her lovely debut LP - "Misty Mountain" - is proof she made the right choice! Dive deep into the album and hear our great conversation. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#254 feat Perhapsy
On this episode, returning guest artist Derek Barber of the indie Oakland project Perhapsy shares his new LP "The Found Paintings of Kathar," and chats about authenticity of art and the artist in the age of AI …
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On this episode, returning guest artist Derek Barber of the indie Oakland project Perhapsy shares his new LP "The Found Paintings of Kathar," and chats about authenticity of art and the artist in the age of AI. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#253 feat Whiskerman
On this episode, frontman Graham Patzner of the Oakland rock collective Whiskerman is guest artist, chatting and diving deep into the band's sprawling new double LP "American Hell," a sonic reflection on …
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On this episode, frontman Graham Patzner of the Oakland rock collective Whiskerman is guest artist, chatting and diving deep into the band's sprawling new double LP "American Hell," a sonic reflection on strange times and the evolving definition of what it means to be American. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#252 feat BOLERO!
On this episode, dive deep into the jammy new sophomore LP of San Francisco latin/psych/blues band BOLERO! and hear a great conversation with frontman Gregorio Perez Figueroa on topics including joy, beauty …
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On this episode, dive deep into the jammy new sophomore LP of San Francisco latin/psych/blues band BOLERO! and hear a great conversation with frontman Gregorio Perez Figueroa on topics including joy, beauty, music, art, and the Grateful Dead. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#251 feat Analog Dog
On this episode meet San Francisco's Analog Dog, a band that exploded out of COVID with a dancey sound when everyone was more than ready to shake their booties. But those grooves are a way into the more serious …
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On this episode meet San Francisco's Analog Dog, a band that exploded out of COVID with a dancey sound when everyone was more than ready to shake their booties. But those grooves are a way into the more serious messages the band is anxious to convey. Hear my chat with founders Austin Waz and Rob Nicol, and dive deep into their new LP "It's Not The Money We'll Remember." Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#250 DEAD West of Twin Peaks Tribute Show
On this special episode in the wake of the passing of Bob Weir, former local guest artists of West of Twin Peaks Radio talk about how the Grateful Dead influenced their own music, the impact the band(s) have …
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On this special episode in the wake of the passing of Bob Weir, former local guest artists of West of Twin Peaks Radio talk about how the Grateful Dead influenced their own music, the impact the band(s) have had on the Bay area music culture, and memories of some "Weir-d" Bobby encounters! Plus of course, two hours of Dead music from the many iterations of the band.
#249 feat Evening Glass
On this episode, Zach Carroll of the Sonoma-based project Evening Glass talks about the indie band's new genre-fluid LP "Postcards," as well as the burgeoning music scene in the Wine Region. Plus, two full …
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On this episode, Zach Carroll of the Sonoma-based project Evening Glass talks about the indie band's new genre-fluid LP "Postcards," as well as the burgeoning music scene in the Wine Region. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#248 featuring Aviva Le Fey
On this episode, guest artist Bay area singer/songwriter Aviva Le Fey talks about her luxuriously beautiful new LP "The Fool," five years in the making. We chat about the chaos in which the album was recorded …
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On this episode, guest artist Bay area singer/songwriter Aviva Le Fey talks about her luxuriously beautiful new LP "The Fool," five years in the making. We chat about the chaos in which the album was recorded, the difficulty of getting an LP made for an independent artist, and why releasing music is so emotionally fraught. Plus, two full hours of fresh tunes from the Bay and beyond.
#247 feat Sonny & His Cosmoramic Sunsets
On this episode, San Francisco legend Sonny Smith of Sonny and the Sunsets talks about a trip to Senegal last year to meet and record with a handful of West African musicians -- and the resulting newly released …
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On this episode, San Francisco legend Sonny Smith of Sonny and the Sunsets talks about a trip to Senegal last year to meet and record with a handful of West African musicians -- and the resulting newly released album "The Diving Kind," a record filled with refreshing new sounds marrying Senegalese music with NorCal vibes. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#246 feat Mia Pixley
On this episode, Oakland cellist, composer and psychotherapist Mia Pixley returns as guest artist to talk about her new LP "Love. Dark. Bloom." A sonic, therapeutic embrace of the darkness to free the mind and …
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On this episode, Oakland cellist, composer and psychotherapist Mia Pixley returns as guest artist to talk about her new LP "Love. Dark. Bloom." A sonic, therapeutic embrace of the darkness to free the mind and soul. A perfect listen for long, winter nights. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#245 feat Affectionately
On this episode, meet multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Zach Elsasser from the East Bay indie project Affectionately. Zach has been a frequent collaborator and touring drummer with Jay Som (aka Melina …
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On this episode, meet multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Zach Elsasser from the East Bay indie project Affectionately. Zach has been a frequent collaborator and touring drummer with Jay Som (aka Melina Duterte, a former East Bay high school classmate), and works with numerous other Bay area bands and projects. He's just released his second solo LP titled "Then This Happens," a marvelous expansion beyond the bedroom sounds of his first album. Hear our chat and deep sonic dive. Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#244 feat Joel Cusumano
On this episode, dive deep into the debut solo LP of longtime Bay area underground songwriter/guitarist and member of multiple bands - Joel Cusumano. "Waxworld" is a devastatingly fun power rock/pop album that …
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On this episode, dive deep into the debut solo LP of longtime Bay area underground songwriter/guitarist and member of multiple bands - Joel Cusumano. "Waxworld" is a devastatingly fun power rock/pop album that belies the stories behind it, including a bad break-up and a stint in a mental hospital. Here the interview - plus of course, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#243 feat Cooper Kenward
On this episode, meet singer/songwriter Cooper Kenward - a Napa Valley native now based in LA who lost his home in the Altadena fire just three weeks after recording his fantastic new LP "haha, now i'm sad." …
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On this episode, meet singer/songwriter Cooper Kenward - a Napa Valley native now based in LA who lost his home in the Altadena fire just three weeks after recording his fantastic new LP "haha, now i'm sad." Dive deep into this marvelous indie/vintage album and hear my chat with Cooper. Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
#242 feat Cyan Pools
On this episode, meet Owen, Gabe and Mickle of the Oakland slack rock band Cyan Pools, a tight power trio that's honed its sound performing dozens of live shows since pre-COVID -- but just this August released …
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On this episode, meet Owen, Gabe and Mickle of the Oakland slack rock band Cyan Pools, a tight power trio that's honed its sound performing dozens of live shows since pre-COVID -- but just this August released their debut LP "Ecstatic Visions." Plus two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.
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